Have you ever kept a scoresheet during a live sporting event? A game official filled in this hand-written scoresheet and game report during the first-ever Panthers game, a 4-4 tie with the Chicago Bla ...

The Panthers played their first home game on October 12, 1993 in the Miami Arena. The result was a 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins — Panthers fans would have to wait until the next game to see the ...

Mark Fitzpatrick made a save during the first month of Panthers hockey in October 1993. Fitzpatrick started in goal for the first time on Oct. 19 (a 2-2 tie with the LA Kings) and went on to provide c ...

Mark Fitzpatrick was one of the first Panthers goalies, coming to the team in the expansion draft. He appeared in two playoff games in 1996, serving as the backup to John Vanbiesbrouck.

Gord Murphy came to the Panthers in the expansion draft and served as a defenseman for the next six seasons. That 1993-1994 season was his best statistically, when he used this stick to tally 43 point ...

H. Wayne Huizenga wore his affection for the Panthers on his sleeves…inside and out. This reversible, bold jacket was a mainstay of his wardrobe while attending games and other Panthers events. He don ...

Corporations helped kick off the Panthers inaugural season with commemorative products such as these soda bottles. Advertising such as this enabled the team to quickly build a fan base as they brought ...

The team’s inaugural season, 1993-1994, was cause for celebration, and this mug was among the many items fans purchased to show their Panthers spirit that year.

Amid the hundreds of design submissions for the Panthers logo, a few stood out, including these inaugural year logos that captured the aggressiveness and motion of a panther. It is unclear whether a d ...

Every tree needs a Cat. The ferocious Panthers mascot exuded holiday cheer in this Christmas ornament celebrating the inaugural 1993-1994 season.